Easy Mexican Chicken Salad Recipe (High Protein)

A bowl of creamy Mexican chicken salad with corn, chopped red onions, and fresh herbs.

5 from 1 vote

Easy Mexican Chicken Salad Recipe (High Protein)

This high-protein Mexican Chicken Salad recipe is your new go-to for busy weeknights, BBQs, and meal prep! It’s a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy salad loaded with juicy chicken, sweet corn, and a zesty dressing—ready in just 15 minutes.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: lunch

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 510kcal

Author: Nadia

Ingredients

4 cups Chicken shredded
½ cup Mayonnaise
½ cup Greek Yogurt
1 clove Garlic grated
¼ cup Lime Juice fresh
½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
½ teaspoon Chili Powder
½ teaspoon Cumin
½ teaspoon Sea Salt
¼ teaspoon Pepper
¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
4 oz Frozen Corn thawed
¼ cup Cilantro chopped
¼ cup Red Onion minced
⅓ cup Feta Cheese crumbled

Instructions

Prepare the dressing by adding the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, sea salt, pepper, and cayenne to a small bowl and whisking to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If you want to thin the dressing out, whisk in a little extra lime juice or water until it reaches your desired consistency.
½ cup Mayonnaise, ½ cup Greek Yogurt, 1 clove Garlic, ¼ cup Lime Juice, ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika, ½ teaspoon Chili Powder, ½ teaspoon Cumin, ½ teaspoon Sea Salt, ¼ teaspoon Pepper, ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Place the cooked chicken into a large bowl along with the corn, cilantro, red onion, and feta cheese. Drizzle ¾ of the creamy sauce over the top and toss everything together to combine.
4 cups Chicken, 4 oz Frozen Corn, ¼ cup Cilantro, ¼ cup Red Onion, ⅓ cup Feta Cheese

Notes

Expert Tips And Notes

Let It Chill: For the best flavor, let the salad chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to let everything meld together.
Don't Skip The Lime: The acidity of the lime helps to balance out the smoky flavors of the dressing, don't skip it!
Dressing: If your dressing looks too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of water or lime juice to loosen it up. Also, start by using ¾ of the dressing and add more if needed.

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